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Today more and more tourists are visiting where condition are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefit and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places

These days, travelling around the world is becoming popular rapidly owing to gaining knowledge and experience. However, there is a change in this trend because nowadays, most travellers tend to visit areas with difficult conditions for example Sahara desert and the Antarctic. There can be both pros and cons of this approach that I will justify in the upcoming paragraphs.

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Reality TV, why such shows are popular and what motivates people to participate in them?

Reality TV started in the 2000s with Big Brother. Since then, there have been multiple types of reality TV programmes. It is a fact that no matter the socio-economic status or the level of education, we all watch these shows. I always wonder why these programmes are so popular and why people are so interested in participating in these shows.

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Some people think that advertising may have positive economic effects. Others think it has negative social effects because advertising makes individuals less satisfied with what they are and have. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays, the marketing industry is reliant on commercial advertisements and the most important part of every marketing campaign is creating and propagating an effective one. In this respect, some people think that advertising has made a positive impact on customers' lives. Nevertheless, others imply that the dissatisfaction with what we are and possess stems from it; therefore it can be a source of some undesirable social results. In this essay, I will delve into both perspectives and at last, I will express my opinion.

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Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Advertisements are part of the life of people in the world. Although some people are of the opinion that ads do not influence consumers, I personally believe that advertising is one of the best solutions for sailing.

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Many people think that students should be allowed to choose the subject that they study in school, whereas others feel that they should choose the curriculum. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is believed by a group of people that schools should allow learners to choose their subjects for studying while some might say they need to learn by following the schools' curriculum. In the following paragraphs, both viewpoints will be outlined before reaching my opinion.

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These seem to be an increasing trend towards assessing student through exams rather than continual assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantage of exams as a form of assessment?

Student assessment is needed to determine the ability of a student. Student assessment through exams is becoming more popular in many schools across the world compared to continual assessment. There are several advantages and disadvantages to this phenomenon, which I will elaborate more on below.

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Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent decades, community services have played a vital role in developed societies. One controversial issue, these days, is whether high school programs must contain community services with no wage. Not only do some proponents advocate this issue, but also the opponents take a reverse side.

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Illiteracy continues to be a concern for many countries in the world today. What are the causes of illiteracy in the modern world, and what effects does it have on the people concerned and on society as a whole?

The lack of literacy appears to be a concern in many states nowadays. The underlying causes seem to be digitalisation, which creates a close-minded person and tends to impact the future of a nation.

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in some countries university students live at home with their families, whereas in other countries, students should attend university in another city . Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?

There is no denying the fact that studying at universities plays a crucial role in our lives. While it is a commonly held belief that students will gain more benefits if they live away from home during their university studies, there is also an argument that they may be exposed to some drawbacks. This essay will discuss this matter, and express my opinion.

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‘Children do not respect their parents as much as they did in the past. This behaviour is now having a negative impact on society.’ Discuss.

In recent times, there has been a growing belief that children today do not respect their parents as much as they did in the past. Some argue that this shift in attitude is having a detrimental impact on society. While this view may have merit in certain situations, the underlying reasons for this perceived decline in respect are complex and require careful examination.

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In the Future More People Will Choose to Go on Holiday in Their Own Country and Not Travel Abroad on Holiday. Do You Agree or Disagree?

Holidays mean relaxation from the daily routine and enjoying with Family and friends. Owing to this, few will prefer to opt for a Holiday in a domestic location rather than an International one. I strongly agree with this statement that yes, the trend is going to change to choosing a home country for the holiday and I will examine it in this further essay.

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Some people believe that all company decision should be taken by managers, whereas, others think it is better to include employees while decision making ? Discuss both points and give your opinion

Some people believe that every single decision in the companies should be made by managers, Nevertheless, others consider the second option and imply that all personnel should play a role in the decision-making process. In this essay, I will delve into both perspectives and at last, I will state my opinion.

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Goverments investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Goverments must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?

In this current world, some people tend to believe that governments should spend more money on public utilities than on the arts, while others think otherwise. From my perspective, there are truths for both views. The following paragraphs will clarify my stance.

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Some countries today have passed laws against smoking tobacco in public buildings such as offices and restaurants. Other countries have no intention of doing this. Consider the possible arguments on both sides of this debate, and reach your own conclusion on which side you favour.

In several states, laws that prohibit tobacco smoking in public spaces have been enacted, however, other states still have no initiation to do the same. While some opposing parties deny the idea because it appears to be a limitation of their rights, I side with those who support the policy due to its benefit to increase public health.

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Developing the economy will always damage the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people say that there will always be a detrimental effect on nature due to the progress of the economy. I partially agree with this, for an accelerating speed of excavation of natural resources in spite of the growing awareness of the importance of protecting wildlife.

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In many countries, there is shortage of housing due to growing population. Some people argue that new towns should be built in the country side, others argue for the regeneration of cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of building new towns in the country?

The growing population confirms that humanity is thriving, but it also brings new challenges, especially around food and space. This is proven by the housing crisis that exists in the world. The argument of whether the new housing should be set in the countryside is a debatable one, that is both agreed upon and disagreed with by many. The two sides of this will be thoroughly analysed and discussed before drawing a reasoned conclusion.

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In some countries, companies allow people to work from home. In others, people are still expected to work in an office. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In recent times, many organizations allowed their employees to work online while staying at home. While a considerable amount of individuals want to work in the office. In my opinion, I agree with people who choose to work at the workplace in real life because they can interact with their colleagues and bosses, besides, they can share ideas and opinions related to business.

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Many people are using credit cards or loans to run up huge personal debts that they may be unable to repay. It should therefore be made more difficult for the individuals to borrow large amounts of money. What are your opinions on this?

The following essay will go into detail about: the risks, rewards, benefits and my own personal opinion on taking loans and credit cards and will be answering the question about the difficulty in taking a loan.

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Banks should receive billions of dollars in assistance from their governments during a financial crisis that was in large part their fault. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons

Some people say that governments should support banks when they have trouble, while others believe that they are not in charge of that. In this report, I will present both sides of this conflict, and then allow me to share my point of view.

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Nowadays, parents are allowing their children to use tablets and smartphones to enhance learning. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

In today’s era, many parents let their kids use iPads and mobile phones in order to increase their learning abilities. This essay will argue that the advantages do not outweigh the drawbacks.

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